I am writing a script to automatically extract archives. After extracting, I am able to get the path to the file from unrar.exe and am using the -e test to be sure the file exists on the hard disk.

The filename and path are being passed via a variable here: 

    unless (-e $file) {
        die "$file did not extract properly";
    }

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The following is the file and path I was using to test:

"0794515576\The Usborne Complete Book of the Human Body_0794515576.pdf"

The variable $file contains exactly what is above and the file exists but the test fails and the program dies. If I substitute the path and file name listed above in place of the variable containing the same information, the test passes and the script continues normally.

I am using the script on win32. I have tried using the full path including drive letter with no better luck. I have been unable to figure out how to get the variable to work.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you

In reply to Variable fails where absolute path does not by DSMcL

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